Comments on: Stand or Die - 1950 Defense of Korea's Pusan Perimeter http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Thu, 23 May 2013 03:22:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: American Evangelicals’ Global Vision Began in Korea » First Thoughts | A First Things Blog http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-946741 American Evangelicals’ Global Vision Began in Korea » First Thoughts | A First Things Blog Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:20:14 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-946741 [...] defensive forces, soon became the target of the NKPA. Provoking his troops, Walker issued his “Stand or Die” order, and somehow managed to defend the Pusan Perimeter in a brilliant tactical effort. [...] [...] defensive forces, soon became the target of the NKPA. Provoking his troops, Walker issued his “Stand or Die” order, and somehow managed to defend the Pusan Perimeter in a brilliant tactical effort. [...]

]]> By: The Battle of the Pusan Perimeter: - Historum - History Forums http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-933272 The Battle of the Pusan Perimeter: - Historum - History Forums Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:25:44 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-933272 [...] Battle of the Pusan Perimeter: Stand or Die ? 1950 Defense of Korea's Pusan Perimeter While far too often unjustly overshadowed by Inchon for no better reason than Dugout Doug [...] [...] Battle of the Pusan Perimeter: Stand or Die ? 1950 Defense of Korea's Pusan Perimeter While far too often unjustly overshadowed by Inchon for no better reason than Dugout Doug [...]

]]> By: Guaman http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-814902 Guaman Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:23:21 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-814902 I was at a meeting where the President of the Korean Society of Professional Engineers spoke. It was on or about the anniversary of either the end or the beginning of the Korean war. The events and dates are not so important as the sentiment expressed. The man thanked the United States for the sacrifices made to retain the freedom and independence of South Korea, explicitely including the many Americans who died or were wounded. He then went on to relate what that country has done with what was given them and it is truly inspiring. If one wants to see the difference between centrally controlled low freedom political system (communism) and what people do when unleashed, there is no better example than the two Koreas. See the night photos taken from space. All the rhetoric in the world will not overcome facts. I was at a meeting where the President of the Korean Society of Professional Engineers spoke. It was on or about the anniversary of either the end or the beginning of the Korean war. The events and dates are not so important as the sentiment expressed. The man thanked the United States for the sacrifices made to retain the freedom and independence of South Korea, explicitely including the many Americans who died or were wounded.

He then went on to relate what that country has done with what was given them and it is truly inspiring.

If one wants to see the difference between centrally controlled low freedom political system (communism) and what people do when unleashed, there is no better example than the two Koreas. See the night photos taken from space.

All the rhetoric in the world will not overcome facts.

]]> By: TXMarko http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-814870 TXMarko Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:10:20 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-814870 I had no idea who Walton Walker was until I read this article. There is a major freeway in downtown Dallas that bears his name, and it is mentioned by Traffic folks on all the networks daily. I assumed Walton Walker was some local political stooge; I humbly stand corrected. General Walker has my utmost respect for his service in multiple fields of Battle. I had no idea who Walton Walker was until I read this article.

There is a major freeway in downtown Dallas that bears his name, and it is mentioned by Traffic folks on all the networks daily.

I assumed Walton Walker was some local political stooge; I humbly stand corrected.

General Walker has my utmost respect for his service in multiple fields of Battle.

]]> By: Dr Chris Miller http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-801880 Dr Chris Miller Tue, 15 May 2012 21:25:43 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-801880 This is really an amazing story.I was glad to hear it. I tutor Korean students and one of them today was telling me the story of Busan in the Korea War. He said that the people from the rest of Korea converged on Busan and dug in to the hillsides and mountains. In fact, the roads were built over people's homes. If Walker was not planning on going anywhere, still less were the Korean people planning to retreat. Also, it is pronounced correctly Busan. Leave it to Americans to screw that up. Busan is the second biggest city in Korea, one of the most famous places to visit. It has the largest department store in the world, but unless you are flying in, plan to be stuck in traffic. There are only a few roads through the mountains, and on weekends and holidays the famous Korean traffic jams extend travel time. However, the scenery is beautiful. And you won't be driving over people's homes any more. This is really an amazing story.I was glad to hear it. I tutor Korean students and one of them today was telling me the story of Busan in the Korea War. He said that the people from the rest of Korea converged on Busan and dug in to the hillsides and mountains. In fact, the roads were built over people's homes. If Walker was not planning on going anywhere, still less were the Korean people planning to retreat.

Also, it is pronounced correctly Busan. Leave it to Americans to screw that up. Busan is the second biggest city in Korea, one of the most famous places to visit. It has the largest department store in the world, but unless you are flying in, plan to be stuck in traffic. There are only a few roads through the mountains, and on weekends and holidays the famous Korean traffic jams extend travel time. However, the scenery is beautiful. And you won't be driving over people's homes any more.

]]> By: EricF http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-428338 EricF Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-428338 I arrived in Pusan at the end of 1951 as part of the Eight Army and was stationed there until 1953. This was shortly after the North Koreans were driven back from the Pusan Perimeter. What I found when we first arrived was a country that evolution had completely bypassed and for us it was definitely a step back in history. There was a stench that we first detected while our troopship was still miles from shore. I couldn't believe how humans could live in a major city like Pusan without any of the basic infrastructure such as sewage handling or a central water supply. Sewage was dumped along the curb of the streets or next to a well that supplied the water. Rats as large as a small dog, had a field day. With this background I find it very amazing that this country and its people have within my lifetime managed to become such a major player in the world economy and because of a warped leadership the North Korean people to a great extent are still living like their southern neighbors did when I was there. I salute the South Korean People! I arrived in Pusan at the end of 1951 as part of the Eight Army and was stationed there until 1953. This was shortly after the North Koreans were driven back from the Pusan Perimeter. What I found when we first arrived was a country that evolution had completely bypassed and for us it was definitely a step back in history. There was a stench that we first detected while our troopship was still miles from shore. I couldn't believe how humans could live in a major city like Pusan without any of the basic infrastructure such as sewage handling or a central water supply. Sewage was dumped along the curb of the streets or next to a well that supplied the water. Rats as large as a small dog, had a field day. With this background I find it very amazing that this country and its people have within my lifetime managed to become such a major player in the world economy and because of a warped leadership the North Korean people to a great extent are still living like their southern neighbors did when I was there. I salute the South Korean People!

]]> By: jd http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-291226 jd Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:36:57 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-291226 I just finished reading "The Coldest Winter" about the Korean War, actually I listened to is in my car, and I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in this conflict. It was very well written while giving a deep background on the political situation and players, good overview of the strategies and excellent front line accounts of the action. A perfect blend of what makes good military history and is often lacking in articles and books on various conflicts I remember that Walker was given a great deal of attention in the book, particularly of his Pusan defense, but later mentioned MacArthur's command issues which marred Walker's record when the Chinese attacked. I'd recommend the book to anyone interested in military history as it is good reading or listening, even to those without a specific interest in the Korean War. I just finished reading "The Coldest Winter" about the Korean War, actually I listened to is in my car, and I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in this conflict. It was very well written while giving a deep background on the political situation and players, good overview of the strategies and excellent front line accounts of the action. A perfect blend of what makes good military history and is often lacking in articles and books on various conflicts I remember that Walker was given a great deal of attention in the book, particularly of his Pusan defense, but later mentioned MacArthur's command issues which marred Walker's record when the Chinese attacked. I'd recommend the book to anyone interested in military history as it is good reading or listening, even to those without a specific interest in the Korean War.

]]> By: Walter D. Ryan http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-291213 Walter D. Ryan Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:21:08 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-291213 Was there a troop ship named the Waton Walker during the Korean conflict? Was there a troop ship named the Waton Walker during the Korean conflict?

]]> By: paul http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-163846 paul Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:29:38 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-163846 Busan was critical for stopping the N Koreans. No doubt about that. The thing not many know about Busan in Korean War is that N Korea attempted to take over (or destroy) Busan at the very beginning of the Korean War. N Korea had sent down a disguised cargo ship with a few hundred commandos aboard. The disguised car ship was intercepted by a S Korean patrol craft (formerly a US Sub chaser) near Busan and sunk. A webpage on this important ship. http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/010823.htm Busan was critical for stopping the N Koreans. No doubt about that. The thing not many know about Busan in Korean War is that N Korea attempted to take over (or destroy) Busan at the very beginning of the Korean War. N Korea had sent down a disguised cargo ship with a few hundred commandos aboard. The disguised car ship was intercepted by a S Korean patrol craft (formerly a US Sub chaser) near Busan and sunk.

A webpage on this important ship.
http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/010823.htm

]]> By: marshall schultz http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-137616 marshall schultz Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:42:35 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-137616 What happened in Korea should not have come as a surprise to anyone. We did what we always do after we win; we let down our guard! The fact that the early stages of the Korean war did not devolve from a tragety to a disaster can only be attributed to our soldiers valor. The polititions failed as usual! Much like what is happening today What happened in Korea should not have come as a surprise to anyone. We did what we always do after we win; we let down our guard! The fact that the early stages of the Korean war did not devolve from a tragety to a disaster can only be attributed to our soldiers valor. The polititions failed as usual! Much like what is happening today

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